The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth

Categories: Self-Help

Psychiatrist M. Scott Peck opens with a blunt line: life is difficult. Once we accept that, he argues, we can stop resenting our problems and start working through them. Drawing on cases from his practice, Peck describes discipline as the set of tools for that work, including delaying gratification, taking responsibility and dedication to truth. He defines love as the will to extend oneself for another's growth, and closes with chapters on religion and grace.

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• Tony Fadell: “I was reading all these books about psychology, The Road Less Traveled.”